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What is the density of tarmac?

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2.4tonnes/m3 plus or minus 0.1 due to variances in local aggregate used. 2.4tonnes/m3 plus or minus 0.1 due to variances in local aggregate used.

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Can you Convert 2926 square metres of tarmac to tonnes?

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Is tarmac an impermeable rock?

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Who was tarmac named after?

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